Near Eastern Stone Idol Head | Mesopotamian Style | 2000–800 BCE

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Formerly in the private collection of Dale McKeeby, California, USA, a collector of ancient art and antiquities; acquired on the United States art market during the 1990s. Subsequently held in a private collection in New York, New York, USA.

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  • Ancient Mesopotamian-style carved stone head fragment featuring almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, and a simplified mouth.
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  • Mesopotamian style stone sculpture with deep-set eyes and broad nose on black stand
  • Side profile of weathered stone idol head showing textured porous surface and brow ridge
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  • Rear view of beige Mesopotamian limestone idol head with rough unfinished back
  • Frontal close-up of carved limestone face with abstract geometric features and heavy brows
  • Angled view of ancient stone head artifact highlighting almond-shaped eyes and defined ear
Mesopotamian style carved limestone idol head with almond eyes
Video showcasing a Mesopotamian-style carved stone head fragment, highlighting its almond-shaped eyes, broad nose, simplified mouth, weathered limestone surface, and modern black display stand.
Ancient Mesopotamian-style carved stone head fragment featuring almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, and a simplified mouth.
Near Eastern limestone idol head with stylized facial features, possibly dating to the 2nd–1st millennium BCE.
Ancient Mesopotamian-style stone sculpture featuring deeply incised eyes, geometric facial details, and a weathered surface.
Carved limestone head fragment inspired by ancient Near Eastern votive traditions, mounted on a modern black display stand.
Historic Mesopotamian-style idol head displaying a broad flat nose, wide mouth, and natural surface erosion.
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Near Eastern Stone Idol Head | Mesopotamian Style | 2000–800 BCE

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Near East, Mesopotamia
Material: Carved limestone (or similar soft stone)
Period: Possibly 2000–800 BCE (Mesopotamian idol tradition)

Description

This carved stone head reflects the style of Mesopotamian votive and idol figures, featuring almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, and a wide mouth. The back is roughly worked and unfinished, indicating it was likely part of a larger statuette. The abstracted facial features, including deep-set eyes and simplified geometric forms, are characteristic of Near Eastern sculptural traditions during the 2nd–1st millennium BCE. The piece is mounted on a modern black display stand for presentation.

Features

- Stone head fragment with stylized Mesopotamian facial features

- Broad flat nose, incised almond-shaped eyes, and simplified mouth

- Flat, unfinished reverse

- Mounted on a modern display stand

- Strong parallels to votive and idol figures from Mesopotamia

Cultural Significance

Idol heads and votive figures were central to Mesopotamian religious practice, often dedicated to deities in temples. Their simplified yet expressive forms conveyed both symbolic abstraction and spiritual presence, providing a tangible focus for devotion and ritual.

Condition

Fragmentary with surface erosion and wear consistent with long antiquity. Facial features remain clearly defined despite weathering.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 4.25 in
Width: 2 in
Depth: 2 in

Age (Approximate)

2,800–4,000 years old

Provenance

Formerly in the private collection of Dale McKeeby, California, USA, a collector of ancient art and antiquities; acquired on the United States art market during the 1990s. Subsequently held in a private collection in New York, New York, USA.

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Near East, Mesopotamia
Material: Carved limestone (or similar soft stone)
Period: Possibly 2000–800 BCE (Mesopotamian idol tradition)

Description

This carved stone head reflects the style of Mesopotamian votive and idol figures, featuring almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, and a wide mouth. The back is roughly worked and unfinished, indicating it was likely part of a larger statuette. The abstracted facial features, including deep-set eyes and simplified geometric forms, are characteristic of Near Eastern sculptural traditions during the 2nd–1st millennium BCE. The piece is mounted on a modern black display stand for presentation.

Features

- Stone head fragment with stylized Mesopotamian facial features

- Broad flat nose, incised almond-shaped eyes, and simplified mouth

- Flat, unfinished reverse

- Mounted on a modern display stand

- Strong parallels to votive and idol figures from Mesopotamia

Cultural Significance

Idol heads and votive figures were central to Mesopotamian religious practice, often dedicated to deities in temples. Their simplified yet expressive forms conveyed both symbolic abstraction and spiritual presence, providing a tangible focus for devotion and ritual.

Condition

Fragmentary with surface erosion and wear consistent with long antiquity. Facial features remain clearly defined despite weathering.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 4.25 in
Width: 2 in
Depth: 2 in

Age (Approximate)

2,800–4,000 years old

Provenance

Formerly in the private collection of Dale McKeeby, California, USA, a collector of ancient art and antiquities; acquired on the United States art market during the 1990s. Subsequently held in a private collection in New York, New York, USA.

Learn More

Discover a comparable museum example of Mesopotamian Sculpture of a Head

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